The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 275

"Brooks, sorry if I startled you."

Evelyn seemed to have pulled herself together, offering Brooks a small, tentative smile. But that little curve of her lips tugged painfully at Brooks' heart. He didn't say much, just gently ruffled her hair and took her cold hand in his.

Evelyn hesitated for a second, her gaze falling on their intertwined hands. She lingered for just a moment longer, not pulling away. Her heart felt like ice, craving the warmth.

"Thanks, Dr. Grant. I'll head out now."

"Call me anytime," Dr. Grant reminded her.

"Sure," Evelyn nodded softly, leaving with Brooks.

between the psychologist and Brooks in her mind. She was certain now that Evelyn had severe psychological issues, ones that could lead her to drastic actions

sinister, cold smile spread across Dahlia's lips. She was eager to see how Charles could ever make amends to a dead woman. Charles could only ever belong to

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had settled, and she wasn't trembling anymore, but she hadn't fully bounced back and her mood was still off. Her eyes wandered outside, her mind a blank slate. Brooks stayed silent too,

reality. She unbuckled her seatbelt and stepped out, realizing they weren't at

voice gentle, "It's still early. How about

knew Brooks brought her here not to play himself, but to help her unwind

time, placing her hand into his warm palm. Brooks led her inside,

her current mood, nothing seemed appealing. But once she was geared up and listened to Brooks play the instructor role, explaining the rules she got into the go-kart. With a glance at Brooks in the kart beside her and encouraged by his look,

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gradually started to enjoy herself,

took her to the archery range. Evelyn had no clue how to shoot. Brooks stood